NEW: Raimondo Appoints Twelve to Rhode Island Commission on Women
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NEW: Raimondo Appoints Twelve to Rhode Island Commission on Women
"We must stand behind our families and support one of our greatest and most underutilized resources - women," said Governor Raimondo.
The Rhode Island Commission on Women was established in 1970 to advocate, educate, and advise regarding issues impacting the status of women in Rhode Island. Joining the twelve members appointed by the Governor will be three appointees from the House, three appointees from the Senate, and eight members from the state agencies selected by the Commission.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe twelve new appointees are:
- Betty Bernal
- Maribeth Calabro
- Adriana Dawson
- Betsy Dennigan
- Elizabeth Francis
- Stephanie Gonzalez
- Leah Williams Metts
- Josephine O'Connell
- Vimala Phongsavanh
- Tejal Tarro
- Rebecca Webber (Chair of the Commission)
- Barbara Wong
The Rhode Island Commission on Women is not only intended to serve as an advisory commission to the state, it will also serve in the community. The Commission will focus on a broad range issues going forward, leading with a focus on pay equity.
Governor Raimondo also announced that she is tasking the commission with creating an equal pay certification status, which will be awarded to Rhode Island businesses that show a commitment to equal pay practices.
"Ensuring paycheck fairness will boost our local businesses by putting money directly in the pockets of working families, whether it's to buy an extra bag of groceries or new school supplies," added Raimondo.
The commission's first meeting will be in April.